Archive for July, 2009
Sympathy for the Devil
Posted on 31. Jul, 2009 by admin.
The Ducati Streetfighter S Road Test – never have the opening lines of a song been more appropriate for a motorbike than The Rolling Stones’ Sympathy for the Devil.
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2010 Ducati Strada Aperta spy shots
Posted on 31. Jul, 2009 by admin.
Posted on 07.31.2009 13:04
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These latest spy shots of the Ducati Strada Aperta come to reveal the fact that the Italian motorcycle manufacturer has entered in a straight line with the development of its new bike in expectancy of the 2009 Milan Show. The future Multistrada won't be a veritable street enduro model, but more of a sport-touring motorcycle offering the ability to hit the off-road once in a while. We look at it as to a taller, comfier and possibly more often dirtier Yamaha FZ1, but it is a totally different (…)
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The cigarette motorcycle (w/video)
Posted on 31. Jul, 2009 by admin.
Posted on 07.31.2009 14:12
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We're quite familiar with unusual motorcycles here at TopSpeed, but this cigarette-shaped motorcycle shows we haven't seen it all. The strange creation belongs to a man called MK Sudakar, who is an inventor and environmental activist living in India and who developed this for his country's recent public smoking ban – “Break the Habit”. Apparently, this isn't the man's first strange invention. He is also the inventor of a motorized suitcase and a motorized toilet. I wonder: part of which campaign (…)
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Moto Guzzi Griso 1100
Posted on 31. Jul, 2009 by admin.
Posted on 07.31.2009 11:16
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An amazing Italian ride that remains true to its maker's style and heritage, the 2009 Moto Guzzi Griso 1100 enters the scene as a naked, a power cruiser and even a techno-custom. The immediate visual impact taking place when facing this creation will definitely be sustained by a dream-like riding feel, so we know what to expect. Introduction Designing the Griso, Guzzi first started with the 90 degree V-Twin engine that was aimed at backing up the versatile chassis on which it was (…)
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Stilo VerbaVolant Motorcycle Helmet Bluetooth Communicator
Posted on 31. Jul, 2009 by admin.
Italian Stilo are famous for their car rally helmets and communication gear (World champ WRC Loeb uses it to talk to his navigator).
Stilo have released their new Bluetooth communicator for motorcycle helmets, the Stilo VerbaVolant.
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Changing Front Motorcycle Tire While Riding On Your Own
Posted on 31. Jul, 2009 by admin.
Hey.. it’s Friday, so don’t expect anything serious….
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This Is Giving Us Motorcycle Riders A Bad Name
Posted on 31. Jul, 2009 by admin.
This has got to stop. These Iranian motorcycle cops are giving us serious riders a bad name…
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Date is Fixed for the Ducatisti World Bike Meet
Posted on 30. Jul, 2009 by admin.
World Ducati Week is back! 2010 will see the return of the international event that brings motorcyclists and fans of all ages together from all over the world. The sixth WDW edition has been fixed for September 2010. A date to put straight in the diary, so that fans can plan their trip to what already promises to be a week full of surprises, a true celebration of Ducati’s passion.
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New European Motorcycle Test
Posted on 30. Jul, 2009 by admin.
Concerns have been expressed that there are too few test centres and that some test candidates are now required to travel long distances to reach their nearest test centre. Concerns have also been raised about the safety of riders taking the off-road test, particularly the ’swerve and stop’ test.
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Goodbye, Gold Wing: Honda officially ends U.S. motorcycle production
Posted on 30. Jul, 2009 by admin.
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We knew the day would come when the final Gold Wing motorcycle would be built in America after Honda announced last year that it would eventually close its motorcycle plant in Marysville, Ohio. Apparently, that time is now, as Honda has confirmed that the Gold Wing assembly line has halted. Moving forward, all Gold Wings – along with just about every other two-wheeler from Honda – will be imported from Japan.
Finished in 1979, the 330,000 square-foot Marysville Motorcycle Plant that has assembled the Gold Wing since 1981 was the first Honda manufacturing facility in America. Since then, over a million Honda Gold Wing motorcycles have made their way down the assembly line and four additional assembly plants have been erected in Ohio producing cars, SUVs, engines and transmissions.
While we’re sure it makes sound financial sense to close the Marysville Motorcycle Plant, it strikes us as odd timing to shutter its first U.S. manufacturing site given that Honda is right in the midst of . Conversely, Honda plans to its automotive manufacturing footprint in the U.S. Currently, about 76 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the United States are produced in North America. Unfortunately, we can now strike the Gold Wing off that list.
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